Job Title: Electrical Project Supervisor
Type: Permanent
Location: Carbery, West Cork, Ireland
Job Description
TRS on behalf of an established Electrical Services Company are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Supervisor / Foreman to lead industrial and commercial projects, with a strong focus on works within a large factory in West Cork (Carbery).
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while managing site teams and maintaining strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise electrical projects on site from start through to completion
- Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work activities
- Manage site teams (typically 10–15 electricians / E&I technicians, Apprentices)
- Liaise directly with clients, ensuring clear communication and professional delivery
- Work closely with the Contracts Manager and office team to ensure projects run smoothly
- Order materials and manage deliveries to site
- Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with safety standards, permits, and RAMS
- Maintain high-quality installations with minimal snagging and rework
- Support testing, commissioning, and handover documentation
- Mentor and develop electricians and apprentices on site
Required Experience
- Qualified Electrician or Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician
- Strong industrial experience is essential
- Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role
- Hands-on experience with control wiring, panels, and industrial control systems
- Working knowledge of PLC systems (fault finding, I/O understanding, interfacing — not necessarily programming)
- Experience working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), including installation, fault finding, and commissioning
- Experience working in live industrial environments (e.g. processing plants, manufacturing, pharma, etc.)
- Strong understanding of electrical installations, containment systems, and commissioning
- Ability to plan work effectively and manage multiple priorities
- Good communication and leadership skills
- Strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
- Full clean driving licence
If interested in this opportunity, please feel free to contact Conor Dolan at conor.dolan@trsstaffing.com
